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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,727.67, 14,593.63 and 3,154.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,727.67, 14,593.63 and 3,154.52 is: 4,732.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,727.67 : 14,593.63 = 3,154.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,727.67/14,593.63 = 3,154.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,727.67x = 14,593.63 × 3,154.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,727.67x = 46,035,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,035,824.74/9,727.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.46

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